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Written by: Li Yinglin
2020-09-11 07:30
Last update date: 2020-09-11 07:30
Security loopholes broke out in the highly secured Stanley Prison of the Correctional Services Department.
"Hong Kong 01" learned that at the end of August, prisoners were found in several adult magazines including "Dragon Tiger Leopard" and "Cangchun Pavilion", some of which were published in the middle of this year.
According to regulations, adult magazines are prohibited items. Because foreign objects are strictly examined by correctional officers, it is difficult for outsiders to bring them into the hospital or even send them to prisoners.
Some staff of the Correctional Services Department suspected that some staff of the institution were involved in assisting in handing over banned books to prisoners.
It is reported that the Correctional Services Department and relevant law enforcement agencies took action on the incident this Thursday (10th), but it is currently unknown whether anyone has been arrested.
The Correctional Services Department replied that it does not comment on individual incidents and emphasized that if anyone is found to commit an illegal act, it will deal with it seriously.
Recently published adult magazines found in Stanley Prison Class A prison workshop
The Correctional Services Department has held briefings in the past to showcase various measures to combat gambling operations and search for contraband in the institution. However, the highly-secured Stanley Prison had a security breach in August.
A security breach in Stanley Prison, which is a high security prison, broke out in August. It is reported that some prisoners have been removed from several adult magazines.
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According to the news, the correctional officers at Stanley Prison found through closed-circuit television about two weeks ago that there were persons in custody who were suspected of watching pornographic magazines in the lounge of the cleaning workshop for Class A prisoners. The staff immediately searched the scene and found a copy of "Dragon Tiger Leopard". "Adult Magazine.
Correctional officers continued to search and found several adult magazines such as "Dragon Tiger Leopard" and "Cangchun Pavilion" in one of the workshops.
It is reported that the adult magazines in question were all published this year, and some were published in June and July, showing that the prisoners concerned may have been obtained through unknown channels recently.
It is known that the relevant prisoner was immediately disciplinary action afterwards, and at least one person was transferred to a special group in solitary confinement.
It is reported that the relevant prisoner was immediately disciplinary action after the incident, and at least one person was transferred to a special group in solitary confinement.
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Correctional Services Department staff: suspected of his own involvement
The Obscene and Indecent Articles Tribunal listed "Dragon Tiger Leopard", "Cangchun Pavilion" and other adult magazines as indecent articles, which are therefore prohibited articles in prison facilities.
According to regulations, if visitors bring contraband into the prison, the correctional staff at the registration office of the institution will conduct strict inspection and registration after receiving the articles. Therefore, it is almost impossible for the outside world to introduce adult magazines into the prison.
A staff of the Correctional Services Department pointed out to "Hong Kong 01" that because it was difficult for outsiders to deliver banned books to prisoners, it was suspected that staff of the institution were involved.
He also alleged that Stanley Prison did not search the prisoners for other contraband after the incident, which was not in accordance with the usual practice. He questioned the management’s failure to report the incident as required, and sent it to the security team of other institutions and the security team of the headquarters for investigation: "I suspect that my boss is covering up. Subordinates, don't dare to notify the headquarters, lest the headquarters are shocked and angry."
A staff member of the Correctional Services Department pointed out to "Hong Kong 01" that because it was difficult for outsiders to deliver banned books to prisoners, it was suspected that staff of the institution were involved.
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It is reported that a law enforcement agency investigates the Correctional Services Department without comment
This reporter asked the Correctional Services Department for the incident this Wednesday (9th).
It is reported that the Correctional Services Department and law enforcement agencies immediately took action on the incident on Thursday (10th) afternoon, but it is currently unknown whether anyone has been arrested.
A spokesperson for the Correctional Services Department replied on Thursday evening that it would not comment on individual cases, stressing that it is committed to combating any form of illegal activities in the institution, and would conduct raids from time to time based on intelligence. Illegal activities will be dealt with seriously by the department and forwarded to relevant law enforcement agencies for follow-up.
The reporter checked with the Correctional Services Department this Wednesday (9th) about the incident. It is reported that the department and law enforcement agencies took action on the incident on Thursday (10th) afternoon, but it is temporarily unknown whether anyone has been arrested.
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Stanley Prison High Security Special Prisoner
According to the "Prisons Ordinance", prison personnel possess or introduce prohibited items to any prisoner, or place any prohibited items anywhere inside or outside the prison with the intention of letting the prisoner possess it. It is a crime. Once convicted, it is liable to the first Class fine and 3 years imprisonment, and can be removed from office.
The ordinance also stipulates that the officers of the Correctional Services Department who supply prisoners with unauthorized items will be dismissed from their posts and also be fined at level 1 and imprisoned for 6 months.
Stanley Prison was opened in 1937. It is a highly fortified facility under the Correctional Services Department. The security measures are stricter than those of moderately and lowly fortified institutions.
According to the website of the Correctional Services Department, Stanley Prison can accommodate 1,511 remand and convicted male adult inmates, as well as category A prisoners with a prison term of 12 years or more.
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